- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Round Rock, TX
C D Fulkes Middle
Federal NCES profile for C D Fulkes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808004255
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C D Fulkes Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Round Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
C D Fulkes Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C D Fulkes Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX.
School address
District: Round Rock Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483808004255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
C D Fulkes Middle shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483808004255 · Round Rock, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 10.4:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
C D Fulkes Middle shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C D Fulkes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 604
C D Fulkes Middle
604 students
What this shows C D Fulkes Middle reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How C D Fulkes Middle compares
C D Fulkes Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
African American 17.2%
White 10.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, C D Fulkes Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C D Fulkes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C D Fulkes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about C D Fulkes Middle
How many students attend C D Fulkes Middle?
C D Fulkes Middle has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Round Rock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C D Fulkes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C D Fulkes Middle is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C D Fulkes Middle?
62.1% of students at C D Fulkes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C D Fulkes Middle?
The largest demographic group at C D Fulkes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Round Rock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C D Fulkes Middle?
C D Fulkes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C D Fulkes Middle rank among middle schools in Round Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, C D Fulkes Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Round Rock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Round Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides C D Fulkes Middle, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.